Afghanistan: Taliban launch coordinated attack on government compound in Paktia district
A group of suicide bombers and militants launched coordinated attack on government compound in Zurmat district of Paktia province on Monday.
According to local government officials, at least 16 people including the militants were killed and over 10 others were injured following the attack.
A local security official said the coordinated attack was launched with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) explosion near the government compound entrance gate.